Park · Cape Disappointment State Park
Cape Disappointment State Park
5.1 mi round tripModerate by distanceDay hike: No permitOvernight: Campground
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightCampground
Overnight stays only in park campgrounds, booked through Washington State Parks.
Washington State Parks rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Suggested hike5.1 miRound trip to the far side
Elevation gainNot measuredRound trip
Trails10.1 miTotal in the park
Overview
Cape Disappointment State Park has about 10.1 miles of trails. Our suggested hike is a 5.1-mile round trip from Parking area to the far side of the trail network, following Discovery Trail. Shorten or extend it as you like.
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What you need
Parking and passes
This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.
Get a Discover PassGetting there
The hike starts at Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.